FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY(for 2GR-FE) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  2. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

    for U660E: Click here

    for U660F: Click here

  3. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL (for AWD)

    Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A002BLEN01

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

  5. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A0028OQC01
      *a Sensor Clamp

      Disengage the 2 claws and separate the sensor clamp.

    2. Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Be sure to separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly completely.

    3. A0028MK

      Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.

      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.

      • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the front speed sensor is removed.

  6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    for 2WD: Click here

    for AWD: Click here

  7. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  8. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  9. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  10. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002AQXN01

      Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

      SST
      09520-01010
      09520-24010   ( 09520-32040 )

      Note


      • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.

      • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. for 2WD:


      1. A00294N

        Separate the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

      2. Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

        Note


        • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH.

        • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

        • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

    2. for AWD:


      1. A01QVWT

        Separate the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the transfer assembly.

      2. Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the transfer assembly.

        Note


        • Do not damage the transfer case oil seal RH.

        • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.

        • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.

    3. Remove the bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING (for LH Side)


    1. A002CH8

      Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.